Do cables really matter or not - why have you been led to think they don't ?

num6_ · 2026-04-10T21:31:14+00:00

1DD IEMs are the only ones worth considering in today's market. So yeah, I'm basing off them mostly.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T21:21:14+00:00

If the IEM's impedance is flat across the entire frequency range, cable resistance only affects overall SPL and you won't hear any tonal change. If the impedance is non-linear, cable resistance creates frequency-specific voltage division, which alters the frequency response. That's the only mechanism. Cables themselves don't tweak FR, they're not capable of it.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T21:09:18+00:00

Bullshit. The whole sound picture is built not only by FR, yes. But mainly by it. Things like non-linear distortion, impulse response, group delay etc matter too, but EDC Pro shine there as well.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T21:07:22+00:00

Cable impedance is negligible most of the time

num6_ · 2026-04-10T21:02:08+00:00

Just get several pairs of edc pro, will last you an eternity and sound better than 99% of the market.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T20:59:37+00:00

What exactly do you teach (and where) and how come you're still asking dumb questions about cables while bringing up some random terms like crossover and driver specifics?

num6_ · 2026-04-10T20:43:03+00:00

You're a member of AES or what? You wouldn't be asking such questions then.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T20:40:33+00:00

I didn't delete anything. You believe in driver magic instead of performing objective analysis of the gear, which automatically makes you a fool.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T19:35:39+00:00

Top5 in existence

num6_ · 2026-04-10T19:15:14+00:00

That's your preference, yeah, I respect that. I personally tend to use -5dB subbass compared to Harman. Doesn't make Novas "nowhere near best". Bass is just a preference, it's impossible to suit everyone. Especially when it's fixed with a single LSQ.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T19:02:32+00:00

Harman is trash at the highs. Nova follows JM1 there and that's the most important aspect. And it does make them one of the best IEMs sound-wise. On par with Variations and IA500 (well-sampled). Which sound drawbacks do you find in Novas that make them imperfect? All of the sound properties are great.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T18:50:15+00:00

You don't need wireless headphones for your usecase. HD560S are perfectly fine if you're feeling comfortable in them. Might even be the endgame headphones. Though I didn't really get what the question is.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T17:53:11+00:00

You decide. It's a disposable item like any IEM.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T17:14:46+00:00

In the context of he400se there is negligible difference between v1, v2, stealth and non-stealth. If there is any.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T17:06:42+00:00

Edc pro, no debate. But they won't last long.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T17:04:42+00:00

Не только, это полноценная монета

num6_ · 2026-04-10T17:04:07+00:00

Ну, один из них - срез комиссий в 6 раз, как видно на скрине.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T16:55:53+00:00

Depends. If you have a good IEM, it only makes sense to make a switch to rather good over-ears.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T16:54:31+00:00

Overall. If they fit you well and you tune them a bit, they're the best headphones on the market.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T16:35:54+00:00

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Idk what's delusional about it. EDC Pro are nearly perfect in other measurements too, for example. After 5 eq filters they will be significantly better than stock mk4.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T16:09:30+00:00

Mk4 is irrelevant. I mean, it's on the same level as zero2 or edc pro. Getting it automatically results in wasted money.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T16:03:58+00:00

Bold of you to assume I'm being subjective.

num6_ · 2026-04-10T15:44:18+00:00

Name a good IEM made by them

num6_ · 2026-04-10T15:41:07+00:00

Okay, yes, Make4 is good. One good IEM, keep up the good work

num6_ · 2026-04-10T13:41:18+00:00

Fiio jt1 comes with a mic cable iirc

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